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Summary The Medical Support Assistant (Biller) is located in Nevada Skies Youth Wellness in Wadsworth, NV and will report to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer. The incumbent is responsible for generating third party alternate resources claims and tracking insurance claims and payments. The incumbent is responsible for the examination, verification and maintenance of data involved in processing alternate resources and performing other related support duties in the Third Party Reimbursement Program. Responsibilities Verifies accuracy of health claim number that claimed amounts are authorized and that items of services billed are allowed by appropriate regulations, decisions, directives and other controlling guides. Determines that receipts are properly processed and that the total agrees with the pre­determined control totals. Reviews reports and listings to assure that they are in balance, proper format, sequenced and that accounting data is valid. Researches Medical Records to correct monthly error reports generated by Data Processing as well as manages and corrects billing errors and resubmits claims timely to multiple state Medicaid plans via the prescribed methodology. The position requires skill in independent analysis and problem solving to develop appropriate information and evidence in a timely manner using documentation to reach clear conclusions for proper reimbursement. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass pre-employment examination. Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required. Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 40 hours per week. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GS-0679-08: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Performing independent analysis and problem solving to develop appropriate information and evidence timely to generating third party alternate resources claims; tracking insurance claims and payments in all levels of examination; and maintenance of data in processing alternate resources reimbursement. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Education There are no education requirements. Additional Information Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit. This position has no promotion potential.